Japan Decides ‘Tourism Pollution’ Is Worth It as Money Floods In
After a pandemic timeout, the nation recommits to being top visitor destination.
Is SoftBank an AI Stock Now?
There are some clear risks, as well as opportunity, for shareholders of the Japanese tech investment company.
Advice to Harvard Students and Alums: ‘Don’t Gratuitiously Drop the H-Bomb’
Tension is growing at the Ivy League school over whether the word ‘Harvard’ carries more baggage these days. Should you say ‘a […]
Drone Attacks in Moscow Region Thwarted, Russia Says
Three drones were brought down, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said, adding that there were no casualties or material damage.
Noises Detected in Hunt for Missing Titanic Submersible
Despite the signs of hope from the tapping sounds, search experts sounded a note of pessimism over the likelihood of finding the […]
U.S. Antimissile System in South Korea, a Source of Chinese Anger, Cleared for Full Deployment
A U.S. missile-defense system in South Korea that has enraged China got a clear path for a full deployment.
Timelapse of Sunrise Over U.K.’s Stonehenge on Summer Solstice
Large crowds of Druids, Pagans and tourists gathered at Stonehenge in England to celebrate the summer solstice by watching the sunrise on […]
Half a Year After the COP Agreement on Nature, Companies Are Increasingly Looking at Their Biodiversity Impact
Major companies are beginning to treat their impact on the natural world as seriously as greenhouse-gas emissions.
Oil Edges Up Amid Mixed Signals
Oil prices edged up in Europe, continuing a stretch of sideways trading as the market is caught between conflicting demand drivers.
Gold to Remain Elevated in 2023 and 2024 as Fed Nears End of Hiking Cycle
Gold prices are likely to stay high through 2023 and into 2024, with a combination of global financial instability and with the […]
China Rolls out $72 Billion in Tax Breaks for New-Energy Vehicles
China unveiled a package of tax breaks aimed at boosting the purchase of electric vehicles over the next four years.
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Says He’s Focusing on AI Inventions
The CEO says he wants to invest more aggressively as tech stocks revive. “I want SoftBank to lead the AI revolution.”